Joe_Carrick

The tool clearly states that "Transparent Background" doesn't apply when a "Backdrop" is present. Take a look at the small print next to that checkbox.

Robert, I don't think you misunderstood. It's just that the Chief "Export Image" doesn't know what area you want to be considered transparent. It simply allows for that. The "Backdrop" isn't exported - just left as a white area in the Image.

That option simply sets the export to be a png (which can have transparency). After importing the Image you have to open its dbx and select the color that you want to be transparent. Any color in the image can be selected as the one and you can adjust the "Tolerance" for how close a pixel needs to be to that color to be considered transparent. Note: Areas defined as "Transparent" in the Image originally (from PS, etc) will still be transparent. Images exported from Chief do not have any such areas, so you have to make adjustments.

Open the Image dbx and set the Transparency. The Image does need to be a png and you might need to adjust the "Tolerance".

Like Richard said, the key is to hold down the left mouse button while moving the mouse.

That's a whole lot different than changing from one Annoset to another. Changing a "Text Style" will change every Layer Set where that "Text Style" is used.

Note that changing the Annoset will only change new dimensions, text, callouts, etc. Anything that's existing will not be effected.

You just have to change the scale in "Drawing Sheet Setup". That's in the "File>Print" menu. Whatever you have there is what the default will be when sending to Layout. Just remember to use the correct Annoset so the annotations will be at the size you want.

There are no Defaults(that we can set) for Wall Elevation Callouts. It would be nice if there was - maybe a "Suggestion" is called for.

Uncheck the "Automatic" boxes.

It will be easier for me to just create a macro for you with the length in ft-in if that's what you want. If you want decimal feet instead - let me know. My complete Framing Labels Package (all member types and materials) I license for $50. That has macros with and without lengths and handles all 3 formats (inches, feet-inches, decimal feet) for member lengths. The macros can be used to Label Framing Plans and Wall Elevations simply by group selecting. They can also be used with leader lines.

I have X5 installed on my system. But it was there when I upgraded to Windows 10. I think your problem has to do with the "Install" program itself. Hopefully CA can help.

That's a bummer! Unfortunately there are a lot of poorly done models in the 3D Warehouse. Many are just cube shapes with a pic applied to each face. That's not the same as a detailed model with different materials.

I would guess that you're trying to install X5 on a Windows 10 Computer. It probably won't work. You could call CA Tech Support - they're probably the only source for answering your question.

You would need a custom user macro. I have a complete Framing Labels macro that provides a more comprehensive label. It can be modified to convert the length from inches to feet-inches or decimal feet.

Select a Foundation Wall, then the "Object Layers" icon on the Edit Toolbar. Change the Footings Color to whatever you want. It will change all the Footings, not just one. I don't know any way to selectively change just some Footings.

It's probably a missing texture. Sometimes the models imported from Sketchup just have a pic of the front of the fixture. If it isn't properly imported into the Library Chief can substitute what if thinks is "close".

Perry, It might be possible but it might not. I'll play with some possibilities but I really think CA should provide a "Roof Callout" for Elevations & Sections that would automatically display correctly with the pitch text. If I can do it as a Labeled CAD Polyline it would probably still require some careful editing by the user.

Why not just display a Framing Overview. That turns off the display of Doors automatically. As an alternative, you can just switch to the "Camera Framing Set". I really don't like modifying Layer Sets once I've got them set to a consistent appearance.

Roof Pitch SYMBOL. This got me thinking about a true 3D Symbol that could sit on the Roof and display the pitch. It would need to be on a layer that is only displayed in the Elevations/Sections and it would need to have a Label to display the pitch (height). I think it could be done. OTOH, it would be cool if there was a "Text Object" like a Callout called "Roof Pitch" that could be automatically created by selecting a Roof Plane in an Elevation Vies and then clicking on an icon in the Edit Toolbar. This Callout would be placed above the Roof Plane and have the text displayed as shown in Joey's pic.

As the others have said, it wouldn't be particularly easy. But the Arch could be easily done as a Doorway (full arch) in a very thick wall with Casings and a Keystone. The molding for the inside of the Arch would be a bit trickier but with the right molding profile and a few Molding Polylines it is doable. Room Molding Polylines would handle most of the Base, Wainscot, Chair Rail and Crown Moldings. Corner Boards can also be used at inside and outside corners - even on Interior Walls. One thing is sure - once you've done it you will be an expert on the process.

Same process, PSolid and just change the size and vertical position. It's just a filler no matter how you look at it.

Place a Panel adjacent to the Washer and use a Custom Counter Top. Chief doesn't have a Cabinet like that. You could also just create a PSolid, Block it and specify that it's to be treated as a Cabinet and included in the Schedule. But IMO that's overkill.

Don't use a "Shed Dormer". Build the Roof Plane manually and use regular walls for the 3 sides. Dormer walls are above the regular Roof, not below.

Are you looking at a "Perspective Floor Overview"? If that's the case, it's what you should be seeing.